Year 11 Lorne Bushwalk

On Thursday 12th May, 2022 we started our bushwalk through the Otway’s on the outskirts of Lorne. We walked through both wet and dry forest environments as well as coastal environments that supported the ecosystems that rely on that type of environment. We saw many different types of Fauna, including Kookaburras, Black Tailed Wallabies, Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Glow Worms, Trout (brown?), Leeches, Bogong Moths and Cockatoos. We also encountered many types of Flora including Eucalyptus, Sweet Bursaria, Acacias (Wattle), Common Heath, Moss, Tree Ferns and Bracken. I learnt a lot of information regarding the different Flora and Fauna of the Otway’s, the way in which the ecosystems works together and how we used the environment as a resource in the past, as well as putting into practice the ways of experiencing and responding to outdoor environments.

The weather conditions we experienced were fairly good, temperate with patches of sun and cloud cover. The night time temperature was reasonably mild and was comfortable to sleep in. Funny moments included nearly everyone falling in, multiple times, and Jayden getting karma for his decisions. (He fell off a log after being told, "I wouldn’t go that way it will be slippery"). As well as the Mafia games, and James little accident was also pretty funny. We worked as a team during the Valley section, we supported and encouraged each other with all the river crossings and made sure everyone was safe and cared for. My favourite section was all of it! But I particularly loved the Valley section, it was so challenging and so much fun. It completely blew me away and I was just in awe of the environment that I was experiencing. The biggest challenge was the home stretch, my feet hurt a lot and after a whole day of walking I just wanted that pasta and a sleep. I think I was prepared for the environment as I had everything I needed and didn’t get too cold or wet and I didn’t forget something, or if I did I didn’t need it!

Jovita Tasic

Lorne Bushwalk Camp